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Course Code

D5057

Academic Year

1819

Dates

14th January 2019 to 1st March 2019

Times

18:00 to 21:15

Location Name

South Wigston Campus

Area

Business, Management & Admin

Mode Of Provision

Evening

Introduction

The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply off the Diploma in Procurement and Supply, which is a valuable management tool for those moving into junior and middle management procurement roles or those supervising the procurement function. It focusses on organisational procedures and processes including negotiation, planning, risk management and data analysis.

Joining a CIPS qualification programme means you will join the largest Institute in the world for those working in procurement and supply.
The qualification is made up of 5 modules that can be studied in any order:
D1 Contexts of procurement and supply
D2 Business needs in procurement and supply
D3 Sourcing in procurement and supply
D4 Negotiating and contracting in procurement and supply
D5 Managing contracts and relationships in procurement and supply

Study Outline

Negotiating and contracting in procurement and supply: on completion of this unit, the learner will be able to identify approaches to achieve negotiated agreements with external organisations. Recognise the use of legal terms that should regulate commercial agreements.

The creation of formalised agreements is a critical part of the work of personnel in procurement and supply. This unit analyses approaches to the negotiation of agreements made with external parties and the formation of legally binding contracts. After contracts have been entered into, there can be conflict over performance issues and on costs, timing and quality of supplies. This should involve negotiation to achieve required outcomes.

This course is on a Monday evening from 18:30 - 21:30.

You will learn in a classroom environment where you will not only be taught by highly experienced lecturers you will also have the opportunity to meet and work with new people in similar sectors to your own.

Entry Requirements

You will require one of the following*:
 A minimum of at least two A-levels (or international equivalent)
 A CIPS Advanced Certificate qualification.
 Alternatively you need a minimum of two years' experience in a business environment.